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Holding power tools, lumber and hammers, about 40 volunteers from all different backgrounds came to share a common goal: honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's vision.

"We definitely want to remember King, and we're still fighting some of those issues of inequality, and our campus chapter is focused on the housing crisis," Eagan said.

Volunteers said everyone has talents to contribute and all can help spread King's dream.

"Today is a day of solidarity, right? It's about standing with people who aren't like us," Keith Lanser said.

Some volunteers are helping Habitat for Humanity build about six sheds for Habitat homeowners.

This year, Robin Jones will be one of those homeowners.

She was also helping build sheds, picking up lumber and using a saw.

"Like today, Martin Luther King Day, it's a dream come true for me and my family, to be a part of this, to be able to actually purchase a home," she said.

From drills and saws to soaps and toothpaste, volunteers worked to make a difference.

At Lighthouse Community School, the volunteers' goal was helping the homeless.

The Human Rights Campaign and volunteers filled bags with food items including granola bars and oatmeal.

They also made hygiene bags.

"We should be happy with what we have, because some people don't have that," Jayla Bradshaw said.

Some of the volunteers made blankets and others crafted cards filled with words of encouragement and support.

"It's very important for me, for them to understand the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, and what he stood for, for human rights not only for African-Americans, but for everybody," said volunteer Kiana Trabue.

Habitat for Humanity volunteers in the Tri-State said they also travel to other states to work on homes.

They said their volunteer efforts are another step in creating a more inclusive world.